**People & Company News**
– **Partnership for New York City** has named Steven Fulop as its next President and CEO. Currently serving as Mayor of Jersey City, Fulop will succeed Kathryn S. Wylde, who has led the organization since 2000 and has long been a prominent figure in New York’s civic and political arena.
– **First National Realty Partners (FNRP)** has appointed Andrew Lucas as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. With over 15 years of experience in capital markets and investor relations, Lucas will help drive FNRP’s capital-raising initiatives and boost engagement with accredited investors.
– **The NHP Foundation (NHPF)**, a national nonprofit focused on affordable housing, has named Joseph P. Weatherly as Chief Investment Officer. Formerly a Senior Vice President at McCormack Baron Salazar and Chief Development Officer at McCormack Baron Residential, Weatherly brings with him a strong track record of securing development rights and expanding workforce housing initiatives.
– **365 Data Centers** has announced leadership changes with Derek Gillespie stepping in as CEO and Steve Amelio as President. This transition comes as co-founder and outgoing CEO Bob DeSantis retires from day-to-day operations. DeSantis will remain with the organization as a board member and strategic advisor.
– **M&T Bank** has promoted Shannon Lazare to Metro Market Manager for Business Banking. Lazare, who has been with M&T Bank since 2013, also serves as the Regional President for New Jersey.
– **New York Commercial Real Estate & Contractors for Tunnel to Towers** will host its Fifth Annual Cocktail Tribute on Thursday, October 16, at Redeye Grill in Midtown Manhattan. This year’s honoree is Bill Dacunto, Executive Vice President of Silverstein Properties, recognized for his steadfast support of military and first responders.
– **Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey (RRNNJ)** recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a client appreciation event at The Highlawn in West Orange. The celebration underscored the firm’s commitment to long-standing client relationships.
– In preparation for the 2026 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, the **Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)** has partnered with the City University of New York (CUNY) to provide paid internships. This marks the first collaboration of its kind between HPD and CUNY, offering students hands-on experience with one of the city’s most comprehensive housing surveys.
– **Deepki**, a leading sustainability platform for the real estate sector, has launched its first U.S. Index. This tool offers commercial real estate investors and asset managers a benchmark for evaluating energy efficiency and carbon footprint across office and logistics properties in six major U.S. regions. The Deepki Index debuted in Europe in 2022 and has since become a key indicator for sustainability performance.
– **Compass Hotel Consulting** has expanded its proprietary tech platform designed to increase direct bookings, improve operations, and strengthen market positioning. Founder and Managing Director Mansi J. noted that the system is already delivering strong financial returns for hotel owners and investors in the competitive hospitality landscape.
